Discordia: Over 50 years of student activism Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/discordia-over-50-years-of-student-activism CJLO presents Discordia: Over 50 years of student activism There is a rich history of student activism at Concordia. This series will cover the main flash points of that history from the Sir George Williams affair to the present day protests for Palestinian human rights and against tuition hikes. Along the way, we will here from student activist from the past and present about how they navigated these moments with a focus on their motivations, tactics, and connections with other protest movements. By Piper Curtis and Sydney Sheedy Discordia is presented by CJLO 1690AM, made with the help of volunteers at the station, and funded by the Community Radio Fund of Canada. Episodes air Mondays at 6pm on CJLO. CJLO 1690AM 263c40a7-bee1-5d6c-9a4d-13c3c6ea30d7 no en Wed, 23 Apr 2025 15:25:48 -0400 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 00:14:05 -0500 http://www.cjlo.com/shows/discordia https://img.transistor.fm/DFSO4K1gi-lCAksaUbXPC5N_LL3sacUQTBd_euDGpi0/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS82MTQ3/M2NiZjQ4ODIzNWNj/MTAxMTE5ZmM3M2Vj/N2I4NS5wbmc.jpg Discordia: Over 50 years of student activism http://www.cjlo.com/shows/discordia serial CJLO 1690AM CJLO presents Discordia: Over 50 years of student activism There is a rich history of student activism at Concordia. This series will cover the main flash points of that history from the Sir George Williams affair to the present day protests for Palestinian human rights and against tuition hikes. Along the way, we will here from student activist from the past and present about how they navigated these moments with a focus on their motivations, tactics, and connections with other protest movements. By Piper Curtis and Sydney Sheedy Discordia is presented by CJLO 1690AM, made with the help of volunteers at the station, and funded by the Community Radio Fund of Canada. Episodes air Mondays at 6pm on CJLO. CJLO presents Discordia: Over 50 years of student activism There is a rich history of student activism at Concordia. concordia, montreal, protest, student, activism, antiracism, labor, history, human rights, civil rights CJLO 1690AM No No Discordia 01: The Sir George Williams Affair 1 1 Discordia 01: The Sir George Williams Affair full e9d791eb-a4f4-4d57-8513-7b720936e48c https://share.transistor.fm/s/748b1106 In May 1968, six West Indian students at Sir George Williams University accused their biology professor Perry Anderson of discrimination. Inaction on the part of the university leads to the largest student occupation in Canadian history. The events culminate in January 1969 with the police beating a student to death, the arrest of 97 other students, a fire in the campus's computer lab, and $2 million of property damage. 

How did this happen? Tune in to find out. 

Discordia is presented by CJLO 1690AM, made with the help of volunteers at the station, and funded by the Community Radio Fund of Canada. New episodes air Mondays at 6pm on CJLO.

By Sydney Sheedy and Piper Curtis

Art by James Fay

]]> In May 1968, six West Indian students at Sir George Williams University accused their biology professor Perry Anderson of discrimination. Inaction on the part of the university leads to the largest student occupation in Canadian history. The events culminate in January 1969 with the police beating a student to death, the arrest of 97 other students, a fire in the campus's computer lab, and $2 million of property damage. 

How did this happen? Tune in to find out. 

Discordia is presented by CJLO 1690AM, made with the help of volunteers at the station, and funded by the Community Radio Fund of Canada. New episodes air Mondays at 6pm on CJLO.

By Sydney Sheedy and Piper Curtis

Art by James Fay

]]> Mon, 11 Nov 2024 19:00:00 -0500 Piper Curtis, Sydney Sheedy Piper Curtis, Sydney Sheedy 3602 In May 1968, six West Indian students at Sir George Williams University accused their biology professor Perry Anderson of discrimination. Inaction on the part of the university leads to the largest student occupation in Canadian history. The events culminate in January 1969 with the police beating a student to death, the arrest of 97 other students, a fire in the campus's computer lab, and $2 million of property damage. 

How did this happen? Tune in to find out. 

Discordia is presented by CJLO 1690AM, made with the help of volunteers at the station, and funded by the Community Radio Fund of Canada. New episodes air Mondays at 6pm on CJLO.

By Sydney Sheedy and Piper Curtis

Art by James Fay

]]> concordia, montreal, protest, student, activism, antiracism, labor, history, human rights, civil rights No Discordia 02: Radicalization of the CSU 2 2 Discordia 02: Radicalization of the CSU full 2ba2f7aa-6654-4791-885e-702fdea3ffa2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b0d63026 In February 1999, the Concordia Student Union fails to get accredited as a legal representative of the student body because of low voter turnout. About a year and a half later they manage to get over 50% of students to vote for accreditation. Student movements against austerity and corporatism, as well as a push for food sovereignty have also started. 

This episode covers that story. 

Discordia is presented by CJLO 1690AM, made with the help of volunteers at the station, and funded by the Community Radio Fund of Canada. New episodes air Mondays at 6pm on CJLO.

By Sydney Sheedy and Piper Curtis

Art by James Fay

]]> In February 1999, the Concordia Student Union fails to get accredited as a legal representative of the student body because of low voter turnout. About a year and a half later they manage to get over 50% of students to vote for accreditation. Student movements against austerity and corporatism, as well as a push for food sovereignty have also started. 

This episode covers that story. 

Discordia is presented by CJLO 1690AM, made with the help of volunteers at the station, and funded by the Community Radio Fund of Canada. New episodes air Mondays at 6pm on CJLO.

By Sydney Sheedy and Piper Curtis

Art by James Fay

]]> Mon, 02 Dec 2024 18:52:14 -0500 CJLO 1690AM CJLO 1690AM 2894 In February 1999, the Concordia Student Union fails to get accredited as a legal representative of the student body because of low voter turnout. About a year and a half later they manage to get over 50% of students to vote for accreditation. Student movements against austerity and corporatism, as well as a push for food sovereignty have also started. 

This episode covers that story. 

Discordia is presented by CJLO 1690AM, made with the help of volunteers at the station, and funded by the Community Radio Fund of Canada. New episodes air Mondays at 6pm on CJLO.

By Sydney Sheedy and Piper Curtis

Art by James Fay

]]> concordia, montreal, protest, student, activism, antiracism, labor, history, human rights, civil rights No Discordia 03: The 2002 Netanyahu Riot (Part 1) 3 3 Discordia 03: The 2002 Netanyahu Riot (Part 1) full bbd0501e-181d-4fb9-b9f4-5ac6b9dbf65f https://share.transistor.fm/s/0e0d4d2a On September 9th, 2002, Israeli Prime Minister Bejamin Netanyahu was scheduled to speak at Concordia's Hall building. The speech never happened. Protestors turned out in waves to block the event's attendees. Classes were cancelled, police pepper sprayed students, and 5 were arrested. It's now known as the Netanyahu "riot."

This episode is part 1 of that story. 

Discordia is presented by CJLO 1690AM, made with the help of volunteers at the station, and funded by the Community Radio Fund of Canada. New episodes air Mondays at 6pm on CJLO.

By Sydney Sheedy and Piper Curtis

Art by James Fay

]]> On September 9th, 2002, Israeli Prime Minister Bejamin Netanyahu was scheduled to speak at Concordia's Hall building. The speech never happened. Protestors turned out in waves to block the event's attendees. Classes were cancelled, police pepper sprayed students, and 5 were arrested. It's now known as the Netanyahu "riot."

This episode is part 1 of that story. 

Discordia is presented by CJLO 1690AM, made with the help of volunteers at the station, and funded by the Community Radio Fund of Canada. New episodes air Mondays at 6pm on CJLO.

By Sydney Sheedy and Piper Curtis

Art by James Fay

]]> Mon, 13 Jan 2025 19:00:00 -0500 CJLO 1690AM CJLO 1690AM 3497 On September 9th, 2002, Israeli Prime Minister Bejamin Netanyahu was scheduled to speak at Concordia's Hall building. The speech never happened. Protestors turned out in waves to block the event's attendees. Classes were cancelled, police pepper sprayed students, and 5 were arrested. It's now known as the Netanyahu "riot."

This episode is part 1 of that story. 

Discordia is presented by CJLO 1690AM, made with the help of volunteers at the station, and funded by the Community Radio Fund of Canada. New episodes air Mondays at 6pm on CJLO.

By Sydney Sheedy and Piper Curtis

Art by James Fay

]]> concordia, montreal, protest, student, activism, antiracism, labor, history, human rights, civil rights No Discordia 04: The 2002 Netanyahu Riot (Part 2) 5 5 Discordia 04: The 2002 Netanyahu Riot (Part 2) full 4a6eee01-bd80-45f7-b087-41dd09fdbf87 https://share.transistor.fm/s/989555e6 On September 9th, 2002, Israeli Prime Minister Bejamin Netanyahu was scheduled to speak at Concordia's Hall building. The speech never happened. Protestors turned out in waves to block the event's attendees. Classes were cancelled, police pepper sprayed students, and 5 were arrested. It's now known as the Netanyahu "riot."

This episode is part 2 of that story. 

Discordia is presented by CJLO 1690AM, made with the help of volunteers at the station, and funded by the Community Radio Fund of Canada. New episodes air Mondays at 6pm on CJLO.

By Sydney Sheedy and Piper Curtis

Art by James Fay

]]> On September 9th, 2002, Israeli Prime Minister Bejamin Netanyahu was scheduled to speak at Concordia's Hall building. The speech never happened. Protestors turned out in waves to block the event's attendees. Classes were cancelled, police pepper sprayed students, and 5 were arrested. It's now known as the Netanyahu "riot."

This episode is part 2 of that story. 

Discordia is presented by CJLO 1690AM, made with the help of volunteers at the station, and funded by the Community Radio Fund of Canada. New episodes air Mondays at 6pm on CJLO.

By Sydney Sheedy and Piper Curtis

Art by James Fay

]]> Mon, 27 Jan 2025 19:00:00 -0500 CJLO 1690AM CJLO 1690AM 3533 On September 9th, 2002, Israeli Prime Minister Bejamin Netanyahu was scheduled to speak at Concordia's Hall building. The speech never happened. Protestors turned out in waves to block the event's attendees. Classes were cancelled, police pepper sprayed students, and 5 were arrested. It's now known as the Netanyahu "riot."

This episode is part 2 of that story. 

Discordia is presented by CJLO 1690AM, made with the help of volunteers at the station, and funded by the Community Radio Fund of Canada. New episodes air Mondays at 6pm on CJLO.

By Sydney Sheedy and Piper Curtis

Art by James Fay

]]> concordia, montreal, protest, student, activism, antiracism, labor, history, human rights, civil rights No Discordia 05: The 2012 Quebec Student Strikes 6 6 Discordia 05: The 2012 Quebec Student Strikes full e807716e-57f8-4702-871d-6cfa4e8cb6bd https://share.transistor.fm/s/72a4cc78 On March 8th 2011, Quebec's provincial government announced a 75% tuition hike for Quebec students. The move triggered a massive 8 month long general strike. It broke records becoming the largest student strike in Quebec's history and the longest student strike in Canada.

This episode tells that story.

Discordia is presented by CJLO 1690AM, made with the help of volunteers at the station, and funded by the Community Radio Fund of Canada. New episodes air Mondays at 6pm on CJLO.

By Sydney Sheedy and Piper Curtis

Art by James Fay

]]> On March 8th 2011, Quebec's provincial government announced a 75% tuition hike for Quebec students. The move triggered a massive 8 month long general strike. It broke records becoming the largest student strike in Quebec's history and the longest student strike in Canada.

This episode tells that story.

Discordia is presented by CJLO 1690AM, made with the help of volunteers at the station, and funded by the Community Radio Fund of Canada. New episodes air Mondays at 6pm on CJLO.

By Sydney Sheedy and Piper Curtis

Art by James Fay

]]> Mon, 10 Feb 2025 19:00:00 -0500 CJLO 1690AM CJLO 1690AM 4210 On March 8th 2011, Quebec's provincial government announced a 75% tuition hike for Quebec students. The move triggered a massive 8 month long general strike. It broke records becoming the largest student strike in Quebec's history and the longest student strike in Canada.

This episode tells that story.

Discordia is presented by CJLO 1690AM, made with the help of volunteers at the station, and funded by the Community Radio Fund of Canada. New episodes air Mondays at 6pm on CJLO.

By Sydney Sheedy and Piper Curtis

Art by James Fay

]]> concordia, montreal, protest, student, activism, antiracism, labor, history, human rights, civil rights No Discordia 06: Concordia's "MeToo" Movement 7 7 Discordia 06: Concordia's "MeToo" Movement full f3a9859e-8550-4fd9-9d5a-a34fb37865f8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/63784023 MeToo comes to Concordia's campus in early 2018 and kicks off a long struggle between students and the administration over the university sexual harrassment and assault policy. This episode explores the origins of the fight and looks at how it has student organizing shifts over the years.

This project is funded by the Community Radio Fund of Canada.

Art by James Fay

]]> MeToo comes to Concordia's campus in early 2018 and kicks off a long struggle between students and the administration over the university sexual harrassment and assault policy. This episode explores the origins of the fight and looks at how it has student organizing shifts over the years.

This project is funded by the Community Radio Fund of Canada.

Art by James Fay

]]> Mon, 24 Feb 2025 18:00:00 -0500 Sydney Sheedy, Piper Curtis Sydney Sheedy, Piper Curtis 3426 MeToo comes to Concordia's campus in early 2018 and kicks off a long struggle between students and the administration over the university sexual harrassment and assault policy. This episode explores the origins of the fight and looks at how it has student organizing shifts over the years.

This project is funded by the Community Radio Fund of Canada.

Art by James Fay

]]> concordia, montreal, protest, student, activism, antiracism, labor, history, human rights, civil rights No Discordia 07: The 2023 CREW Union Campaign 8 8 Discordia 07: The 2023 CREW Union Campaign full f5317b63-3e21-44c1-b543-f1378099f51c https://share.transistor.fm/s/8b2bfb8d As of March 10th, 2025, Concordia Research and Education Workers Union (CREW Union)m have announced that their membership will be on strike on March 12th in pursuit of their first collective agreement with the university. This episode an exploration of the union's origins and it's ongoing fight for better working conditions for teaching and research assistants at Concordia.

This project is funded by the Community Radio Fund of Canada.

Art by James Fay

]]> As of March 10th, 2025, Concordia Research and Education Workers Union (CREW Union)m have announced that their membership will be on strike on March 12th in pursuit of their first collective agreement with the university. This episode an exploration of the union's origins and it's ongoing fight for better working conditions for teaching and research assistants at Concordia.

This project is funded by the Community Radio Fund of Canada.

Art by James Fay

]]> Mon, 10 Mar 2025 19:00:00 -0400 Piper Curtis, Sydney Sheedy Piper Curtis, Sydney Sheedy 3293 As of March 10th, 2025, Concordia Research and Education Workers Union (CREW Union)m have announced that their membership will be on strike on March 12th in pursuit of their first collective agreement with the university. This episode an exploration of the union's origins and it's ongoing fight for better working conditions for teaching and research assistants at Concordia.

This project is funded by the Community Radio Fund of Canada.

Art by James Fay

]]> concordia, montreal, protest, student, activism, antiracism, labor, history, human rights, civil rights No Discordia 08: The 2024 Encampment for Gaza 9 9 Discordia 08: The 2024 Encampment for Gaza full eab09852-5f41-4d71-8803-988d92a95e98 https://share.transistor.fm/s/423a5682 Montreal hosted the longest lasting Gaza solidarity encampment in North America. In this episode, learn how student activist at Concordia and McGill made it happen and their ongoing struggle for Palestinian human rights.

This project is funded by the Community Radio Fund of Canada.

Art by James Fay

]]> Montreal hosted the longest lasting Gaza solidarity encampment in North America. In this episode, learn how student activist at Concordia and McGill made it happen and their ongoing struggle for Palestinian human rights.

This project is funded by the Community Radio Fund of Canada.

Art by James Fay

]]> Mon, 24 Mar 2025 19:00:00 -0400 Sydney Sheedy, Piper Curtis, Serena Abouljoud Sydney Sheedy, Piper Curtis, Serena Abouljoud 3601 Montreal hosted the longest lasting Gaza solidarity encampment in North America. In this episode, learn how student activist at Concordia and McGill made it happen and their ongoing struggle for Palestinian human rights.

This project is funded by the Community Radio Fund of Canada.

Art by James Fay

]]> concordia, montreal, protest, student, activism, antiracism, labor, history, human rights, civil rights No Discordia 09: Quebec Tuition Hikes (2023 - present) 10 10 Discordia 09: Quebec Tuition Hikes (2023 - present) full 7712a21f-2c77-4916-aff9-b2d0b09779bc https://share.transistor.fm/s/3b5e62d0 In late 2023, the Legault Government announced that it would be raising tuition for out-of-province and international students. This episode covers the response from Concordia's student body and the resulting strikes. 

This project is funded by the Community Radio Fund of Canada.

Art by James Fay

]]> In late 2023, the Legault Government announced that it would be raising tuition for out-of-province and international students. This episode covers the response from Concordia's student body and the resulting strikes. 

This project is funded by the Community Radio Fund of Canada.

Art by James Fay

]]> Mon, 14 Apr 2025 10:40:47 -0400 Sydney Sheedy, Piper Curtis Sydney Sheedy, Piper Curtis 3443 In late 2023, the Legault Government announced that it would be raising tuition for out-of-province and international students. This episode covers the response from Concordia's student body and the resulting strikes. 

This project is funded by the Community Radio Fund of Canada.

Art by James Fay

]]> concordia, montreal, protest, student, activism, antiracism, labor, history, human rights, civil rights No Discordia 10: Special Live Broadcast! 11 11 Discordia 10: Special Live Broadcast! full b4372966-a7a9-4d7e-9e55-52fcfb253528 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9fd3b7cd In the final episode of the series, Piper and Sydney talk to the activists they met over the course of the series about the current state of student activism.

This project is funded by the Community Radio Fund of Canada.

Art by James Fay

]]> In the final episode of the series, Piper and Sydney talk to the activists they met over the course of the series about the current state of student activism.

This project is funded by the Community Radio Fund of Canada.

Art by James Fay

]]> Wed, 23 Apr 2025 15:25:39 -0400 CJLO 1690AM CJLO 1690AM 5580 In the final episode of the series, Piper and Sydney talk to the activists they met over the course of the series about the current state of student activism.

This project is funded by the Community Radio Fund of Canada.

Art by James Fay

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